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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Circles

I can't believe I've made perfect circles! I read through all the advice Jacquie got and thought I'd try the fusible interfacing method. I didn't actually use fusible interfacing I could picture ironing the circles to the wrong place or ironing the wrong side of the interfacing and having to clean the iron. I remember trying this method a few years ago for small flowers and circles which didn't work at all - I think they may have been too small and the facing just ripped too much trying to turn them inside out. For those wondering iI used an 18 degree ruler to cut out the pieces.So this is what I did. I pinned it to the facing and cut it out roughly. I sewed a quarter inch seam and trimmed the facing.

I cut a slit in the interfacing and turned it inside out.

Then I ironed it and there it is - a percect circle!The backing is just strips of cream and some of the fabric I have used in the circles. Now I just have to sew the circles on.

And just because I can - Eva. Who has finally learnt to roll onto her front - these things can be a little tricky when you have gorgeous little chubby tummy.

Oh Kate! It looks fabulous! Thank-you so much for all your photos. I really had no desire to do one of these until I saw your documentation. I love the strips on the back of the quilt too, it adds a a really nice touch. I just got back from a trip to the fabric store (Joann's) where they had all their flannel for $1.49/yard today, normally $5.99/yard and I bought a ton. Maybe I'll try a plate with some flannel once it's out of the wash!